- Category: Crawler Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 973 ➔
The Caterpillar 973 Crawler Loader offers powerful performance and versatile capabilities for various construction and excavation tasks. With a net power of 210 hp and a breakout force of 47,981 lbs, this machine can handle heavy loads with ease. It has a spacious cab with a height of 11.3 ft for comfortable operation and optimal visibility. The hydraulic system ensures efficient dump, lower, and raise times, while the fuel capacity of 94.1 gallons allows for extended operation without frequent refueling. The 973's operating weight of 54,899.6 lbs and a static tipping load of 37,011.3 lbs make it a reliable and robust choice for demanding job sites.
General Specifications
Dimensions
Clearance at Full Height and Dump | 11 ft (3 m)
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Ground Clearance | 2 ft (0 m)
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Height - Top of Cab | 11 ft (3 m)
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Length with Bucket on Ground | 23 ft (7 m)
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Reach at Dump Height | 4 ft (1 m)
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Width to Outside of Tracks | 9 ft (3 m)
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Engine
Displacement | 641 cu in (10,501 cu cm)
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Engine Model | 3306
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Net Power | 210 hp (157 kw)
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Hydraulic System
Dump Time | 1.4 seconds
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Lower Time | 2.6 seconds
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Raise Time | 7.4 seconds
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Operating Specifications
Breakout Force Bucket | 47,981 lbs (21,764 kg)
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Bucket Capacity - heaped | 4 cu yd (3 cu m)
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Bucket Capacity - struck | 3 cu yd (2 cu m)
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Fuel Capacity | 94 gal (356 l)
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Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 16 gal (60 l)
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Max Speed | 7 mph (10 kph)
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Operating Weight | 54,900 lbs (24,902 kg)
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Static Tipping Load | 37,011 lbs (16,788 kg)
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Undercarriage
Ground Contact Area | 4,526 cu in (74,170 cu cm)
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Ground Pressure | 12.1 psi
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Length of Track on Ground | 10 ft (3 m)
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Number of Track Rollers per Side | 7
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Track Gauge | 82 in (208 cm)
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Track Shoe Width | 20 in (50 cm)
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